Johnb says: “I have already advised Churchill for next year’s 2000 Guineas & Derby – he has been really impressive this season and my view is he will get even better next year.

“Blue Point on the other hand is harder to call for how he will progress next year. If he trains on then in my view it’s a straight fight between Blue Point & Churchill but in the Derby Churchill is the only horse for me – he gives me the same excitement as Golden Horn did.

“But to answer my question earlier the most impressive horse I have seen this year is BLUE POINT with Churchill and Annie Power a close second and third.”

Friday was a poor day, I only managed one return with astrophysics landing the each way money at 11/1. Apart from that I also annoyingly had 2 seconds. Saturday presents itself with an opportunity for an increase stakes bet for myself plus 3 other small bets.

12.25 Ascot – Laser Light 7/4 NAP

I had a word for laser light when he won his bumper and ever since I have kept a close eye on his development. He went onto win that day at Towcester by 7 lengths and was mighty impressive. He was then put away for the summer, on his reappearance at Chepstow he destroyed a handy field by 5 lengths (3 others have won since) storming clear in the last furlong. Today represents a new step up in class for the 5yo but I am expecting big things. While aloomomo is the main danger I feel this race is only a stepping stone to bigger chase assignments this season and with race fitness on the side of laser light I will be increasing my stake for this bet – but as always nothing is assured. Hopefully I will be roaring him home from the stands tomorrow.

1.35 Punchestown – Oscar Knight 3/1

A chance is taken that Oscar Knight can over come his 9lb rise tomorrow. He returned to action in the style of a incredibly well handicapped horse in October, scoring by just over a length in a competitive Galway event. He travelled supremely into the race that day and gave the impression this step up in distance will not be the problem. The ground looks sure to suit and with the fantastic mark Walsh in the saddle I can’t resist an interest at 3/1.

2.25 Haydock – Unowhatimeanharry 8/1 EW

Festival winner Unowhatimeanharry has to carry top weight tomorrow in the fixed brush hurdle but I’m more than happy to have an interest in him at the prices. Already a grade 1 winner this 8yo gelding improved leaps and bounds last year winning 5 on the bounce. While further will suit in the future I still expect fehily to make good use of him tomorrow in ground that will be perfect for him. Top weights in handicap hurdles do have a poor record but this horse could easily stamp his class on the field tomorrow but I do recommend playing each way.

3.15 Ascot – Quite By Chance 6/1 EW

Quite by chance looks over priced at 6/1. This scopey gelding stamped his class all over the field at Ascot last time on reappearance and I am happy to back him todo so again tomorrow. This Colin Tizzard trained 7yo was hugely progressive last season, winning twice and recording a number of solid placed efforts. He loves going right handed and while he is up in the weights I am happy to take an each way punt that there is further improvement to come tomorrow.

Well done Bozz on your fantastic results! Today was a poor day for me with my seconditous continueing! That’s now nealy 8 places in 3 days! Lazer light cost me today with my 15 pointer looking like he would win between the 2nd last and the last but tired in the closing stages!! We go again tomorrow- hopefully with better luck.